Re: Iptables Clues and Advices.

[Andreas Happe <andreashappe () gmx net>]

In article <1049484753.24055.41.camel () unsigned local fr>, Pierre BETOUIN wrote:
> DROP would be better there because you don't need to prevent attackers
> that this port is filtered.

it will also result into a mess, because the server will be a
hole in space (regarding the blocked ports). And what are the benefits
(if there are any) of this practice?

andreas
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